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OmManiPadmeOmelet[_2_]

wrote:
> I had a slightly backed up sink. So I put a glug of bleach in the
> drain and water, and let it sit. Usually works, then plunge later.
>
> But oops. There was a silverplate teaspoon sitting in the murky water.
> It came out with the bowl of the spoon looking like it has a whitish
> coating, and back greenish. Now, this is one of an odd-lot of flea
> market silver, so no big loss. Just wondering if there is any hope of
> rescuing it. No, replating is not an option for maybe a two -dollar
> spoon But is is, or was, silver.

Most definitely...

I doubt that the standard de-tarnishing tricks will work.
If you have a lapidary/jewelry making supply store near you,
you may be able to rescue it with some sterling pickling solution and a
bit of elbow grease.

Om